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Steve’s Asian Cookery
location_on Halesowen, Birmingham
local_activity classes: Indian Cooking • Chinese Cooking • Italian Cooking • Cooking • Baking and Desserts
4.9 (24)Cooking and my interest in food are literally my life! I recently placed 3rd in the UK Curry Chef of The Year 2024. I've been cooking for 25 years professionally. I cook at Harborne Food School. I'm also the proprietor of my own food business and former Tour Chef to Wiz Khalifa, ASAP Rocky, Chevvy Woods, Rozi Plain, Bloc Party and Paramore.
As well as cooking for music tours, I have won plenty of culinary awards, including silver medalist at the World Culinary Olympics 2017 representing England in the Indian category and also achieved 3rd place in the prestigious UK Curry Championships 2023. As a Foodie, I've travelled to over 60 countries and lived in Malaysia, China and Spain and have gathered a wide repertoire of dishes that I would love to share with you.
Apart from a few accolades already mentioned, I feel a great passion for food history, origins of ingredients, and regional staples not only across Asia, but the world over. I love to cook and share my knowledge, and often learn a lot from my students too.
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Chantal • May 2024
My daughter (17) & I took the vegan thali cooking class & it was really enjoyable. We learnt a lot about how to make the different dishes & got some fab tips about things like prepping onions, spices, cooking the rice in interesting ways etc. We also made roti from scratch - we've never attempted that at home, so it was great. We flame-cooked poppadoms too.
Steve is highly knowledgeable and made us feel welcome. We feel ready to try out some different curries now! Thank you.
It was great to make delicious food - we both had fun & would highly recommend.
Teacher's response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm delighted to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed the vegan thali cooking class and found it educational and enjoyable. It's great to know you picked up useful tips and felt confident enough to try new dishes at home. I look forward to welcoming you back for more culinary adventures. Happy cooking!
Gavin Dilkes • Mar 2024
We had a great experience at this course today.
Steve was brilliant, answered all of our many questions, made the day interactive and taught us so much in the 3 hours.
On reflection, the great thing about this is that it is done in his house, which did initially feel strange, but it was perfect because it showed us that you can make 5/6 Baltis, a Dahl and a Lassi all in a small home kitchen.
There was no special pots/pans, everything we used today is pretty much what you'd find in any kitchen.
His knowledge of the history of the dishes was great, giving us a thorough explanation of why they are called what they're called.
We have now mastered how to make a Balti (we made 5 different varieties), a Dahl, a bread, poppadoms and the accompanying dips, and would feel confident in making these for a dinner at home.
A word of advice is to take quite a few tupperware containers as you'll want to take away everything that you've cooked.
A great afternoon spent learning and doing and sold recommend to both novice and advanced cookers.
Teacher's response
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great time at the course and found it both informative and enjoyable. I appreciate your kind words about the interactive nature of the class and the hands-on learning in a home kitchen setting. It's wonderful to know you feel confident making the dishes at home now. Great tip about bringing tupperware containers! I'm glad you enjoyed the afternoon and would recommend the course to others. Happy cooking!
Gemma Maund • Mar 2024
I booked this a week in advance for my husbands birthday. The communication initially with Steve was amazing and a time and date was quickly agreed.
The class was held at Steve's house with made it all the more authentic and cosy. Steve put us both at ease and was super friendly.
Everything we needed was provided but don't forget your tupperware as there is lots of food to take home! We have just finished eating our dinner, we are stuffed and it was absolutely delicious!
We both really enjoyed our day with Steve, not once did we feel rushed or pressured. It was amazing value for money.
Book it, you won't be disappointed!
Teacher's response
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm thrilled to hear that the class met your expectations and that you and your husband enjoyed the birthday celebration. It's great to know that you found the setting authentic and cozy, and that you felt at ease throughout the day. I'm glad you enjoyed the delicious food and appreciated the relaxed pace of the class. Your recommendation means a lot. I look forward to welcoming you back for another culinary adventure in the future!
Tobias • Feb 2024
This cooking course was a gift for my husband’s birthday, as he’s passionate about cooking. Steve made us feel very welcome into his home and he had a great set up for cooking. All the ingredients provided were fresh and of quality. We learnt lots of tips and tricks to get the best out of your curries and how we can alter them to make many more dishes at home. We also learnt about all the different spices you can use in your cooking too. We felt we got our money’s worth with a great authentic 1:2 experience that you may not get at bigger cooking schools. We loved the passion shown by Steve and overall my husband really enjoyed it and got to take a goody bag of treats home, which topped the day off!
Teacher's response
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the birthday cooking course and felt welcomed in my home. It's great to know that you found the ingredients fresh and high-quality, and that you learned valuable tips and tricks for making delicious curries. I'm glad you appreciated the personalized experience and felt it was good value for money. Your kind words about my passion mean a lot. I look forward to welcoming you both back for more culinary adventures in the future!
Geoffrey Newell • Feb 2024
Having never done one of these classes before, we weren’t sure what to expect, but Steve put us at ease straightaway and made us feel welcome in his house. He’d also done a lot of the preparatory work, which left us to concentrate on the cooking itself.
Steve had chosen a well balanced menu of dishes for us to prepare, and we worked through them all in the time available without ever feeling hurried.
He is clearly passionate and very knowledgeable about his subject, and was full of interesting tips as well as clear guidance on what we should be doing. At the end of the lesson we had produced a brilliant looking (and tasting) meal that we could be proud of.
Thanks again Steve!
Teacher's response
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first cooking class and felt welcomed in my home. I'm glad that you found the menu well-balanced and the pace comfortable, allowing you to concentrate on the cooking. It's wonderful to hear that you found the tips and guidance helpful, and that you produced a delicious meal you could be proud of. Your kind words mean a lot. I look forward to welcoming you back for more culinary adventures in the future!
Maisy Gair • Feb 2024
I bought this cookery class for my teenage daughter, as she loves cooking and baking.
She took the Indian beginners class with Steve, making a chicken curry, saag aloo, onion bhaji and chapatti bread.
She had a great time and can't wait to use her new experience in the kitchen at home.
Steve was very knowledgeable and shared his expirances of his travels, to which was put into practice during this class.
Would recommend to anyone, including youngsters!
Thanks again!
Teacher's response
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm thrilled to hear that the class met your expectations and that you and your husband enjoyed the birthday celebration. It's great to know that you found the setting authentic and cozy, and that you felt at ease throughout the day. I'm glad you enjoyed the delicious food and appreciated the relaxed pace of the class. Your recommendation means a lot. I look forward to welcoming you back for another culinary adventure in the future!
David Shuttleworth • Feb 2024
We went as a couple for an early birthday present.
Steve was brilliant - he’s the perfect teacher / person for this kind of thing.
We felt very welcome & enjoyed every minute.
Steve had all the gear & provided everything we needed. It really was a brilliant experience.
I’d highly recommend it for other couples.
Steve’s knowledge was second to none.
We made bhaji’s (which were a babe Chander) a roti, perfect rice & a chicken curry.
10/10 - really brilliant.
Teacher's response
Thank you for sharing your birthday present experience! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your partner had a brilliant time and felt welcome throughout the class. It's great to know that you enjoyed every minute and found the experience to be excellent. I'm glad you appreciated the gear provided and that you would highly recommend it to other couples. Your kind words about my knowledge mean a lot. If you ever want to delve into more culinary adventures, I'll be here to assist. Thank you again for the 10/10 rating!
Paul Parker • Jan 2024
Steve was very knowledgeable about everything, from spices, culture and region.
I really enjoyed my time with Steve and would recommend him.
The food we cooked was delicious and I gained a greater knowledge of cooking Anglo/Indian food.
Teacher's response
Thank you for your kind words! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with me and found the class informative. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the delicious food we cooked together and gained a greater knowledge of Anglo/Indian cuisine. Your recommendation means a lot to me. If you ever want to explore more culinary adventures or have any questions, feel free to reach out. Happy cooking!
Shahina Begum • Jan 2024
This was the best experience ever Loved every minute of it. Steve was so lovey to me and my friend and taught us a lot about the backgrounds of cooking and the dishes we was doing today. My friend and I are chefs/baker but I booked this class to learn something new and I can happily say I will be using the dishes I learnt about today to make more at home. Will definitely come back as a customer again and try other classes that Steve teaches. Thank you
Teacher's response
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your friend enjoyed the class and found it to be the best experience ever. It's fantastic that despite being chefs and bakers, you still found value in learning something new and are excited to use the dishes you learned at home. I'm looking forward to welcoming you back for more culinary adventures in the future. If you ever have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Happy cooking!
Claire Goodwin • Dec 2023
Fantastic cookery class Steve was a fab teacher with lots of handy tips along the way.
Perfect for those who need beginners cookery tips, would defo recommend.
Teacher's response
Fantastic cookery class Steve was a fab teacher with lots of handy tips along the way.
Perfect for those who need beginners cookery tips, would defo recommend.
Elaine Formosa • Nov 2023
We were bought this experience as an anniversary gift so had absolutely no idea what to expect. We were therefore surprised to arrive at a private house.
Steve made us feel at ease immediately and we enjoyed a few hours of preparing and cooking the food on a one to one basis.
Steve was very passionate about, in this case, Anglo/Indian food and he was ready to answer all our questions.
Teacher's response
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the surprise anniversary gift and felt at ease during the class. It's wonderful that you had the opportunity for one-on-one cooking in a private setting. I'm glad you found my passion for Anglo/Indian food evident and that I could answer all your questions. If you ever want to explore more culinary experiences or have any further questions, feel free to reach out.
Anita • Oct 2023
Excellent teacher, made the whole experience interesting and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys curry.
Teacher's response
Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the experience interesting and enjoyable. It's great to know that you would recommend the class to others who enjoy curry. If you ever want to delve into more culinary adventures or have any questions, feel free to reach out. Happy cooking!
Sunny Chana • Sep 2023
Steve has been an amazing tutor. He taught me how to prepare various Indian dishes and provided me with valuable cooking tips. The highlight of his teaching was his ability to restore my confidence in making roti, which I found challenging until now. Steve provides clear, step-by-step cooking instructions that boost your confidence in preparing foreign dishes.
Teacher's response
Thank you for your kind words! I'm delighted to hear that you had a great experience with me as your tutor. I'm glad I could help you prepare various Indian dishes and provide valuable cooking tips. It's wonderful to know that I could boost your confidence, especially with making roti, and provide clear, step-by-step instructions. If you ever want to explore more culinary adventures or have any questions, feel free to reach out. Happy cooking!
Robert Davies • Jun 2023
Steve was very welcoming, knowledgeable and has a treasure trove of ingredients. The lesson was well prepared and we cooked alongside eachother in a great commercial-looking special kitchen area. I really enjoyed learning the foundations of vegetarian dishes - then how to modify them to create many tasty varieties. Puffing up rotis was particularly good fun, and I've ordered my wire roaster to replicate at home. Would definitely recommend.
Teacher's response
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the lesson welcoming and enjoyed learning in our well-prepared kitchen area. It's great to know that you appreciated the variety of ingredients and found the experience of cooking alongside each other enjoyable. I'm glad you had fun puffing up rotis and that you're excited to replicate it at home. Your recommendation means a lot. If you ever want to explore more culinary adventures or have any questions, feel free to reach out. Happy cooking!
